Abstract: A process for decomposing nitrogen oxides includes the following steps: providing a catalyst, passing a gaseous nitrogen oxide over the catalyst and exposing the catalyst to microwave energy. The gaseous nitrogen oxide is broken down into nitrogen and oxygen molecules.

Abstract: A method for forming an imine comprises reacting a first reactant comprising a hydroxyl functionality, a carbonyl functionality, or both a hydroxyl functionality and a carbonyl functionality with a second reactant having an amine functionality in the presence of ordered porous manganese-based octahedral molecular sieves and an oxygen containing gas at a temperature and for a time sufficient for the imine to be produced.

Abstract: Described is a process to synthesize nano-size Zeolite A from an amorphous gel precursor which can be synthesized via reaction of NaAlO2, NaOH, and tetraethoxysilane (TEOS). Zeolite A with particle sizes of ˜150 nm was made by transformation of the amorphous precursor in (CH3)4NOH solution with Zeolite A seeding. The nano-sized Zeolite A can be part of processes for making non-phosphate detergent where the as-synthesized Zeolite A used as builders, for making thin films for separation and/or catalysis, for making secondary ordered patterns.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing ortho substituted phenylamines comprising contacting phenylhydroxylamine, optionally substituted with at least one inert substituent, with a nucleophilic reagent in the presence of a manganese oxide at a temperature between about 10° C. and about 170° C. and a pressure from subatmospheric to superatmospheric such that an ortho substituted phenylamine, optionally correspondingly substituted with at least one inert substituent, is predominantly formed.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing ortho substituted phenylamines comprising contacting phenylhydroxylamine, optionally substituted with at least one inert substituent, with a nucleophilic reagent in the presence of a manganese oxide at a temperature between about 10° C. and about 170° C. and a pressure from subatmospheric to superatmospheric such that an ortho substituted phenylamine, optionally correspondingly substituted with at least one inert substituent, is predominantly formed.

Abstract: A process for the synthesis of 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-oxopiperidine is disclosed wherein the process comprises reacting in a liquid phase reaction mixture: A) at least one acetone compound, and B) at least one ammonia donor compound, in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of a crystalline aluminosilicate containing calcium.

Abstract: A material for the enhancement of blood coagulation. The material comprises calcium cations, an inorganic oxide, a clay, an inorganic oxide in combination with calcium cations, a zeolite in combination with calcium cations, a zeolite in combination with an inorganic oxide and combinations thereof. The material when combined with blood reduces the coagulation time of the blood. Also, a method for using the material to promote blood coagulation.

Abstract: The destruction of organophosphonate compounds, including chemical warfare agents, pesticides, and solvents, is catalyzed by contacting the organophosphonate compound with a catalyst composition including a catalyst material selected from the group consisting of vanadium oxide, manganese oxide and mixtures thereof deposited upon a catalyst support.

Abstract: Methods for the preparation of mixed-valence manganese oxide compositions with quaternary ammonium ions are described. The compositions self-assemble into helices, rings, and strands without any imposed concentration gradient. These helices, rings, and strands, as well as films having the same composition, undergo rapid ion exchange to replace the quaternary ammonium ions with various metal ions. And the metal-ion-containing manganese oxide compositions so formed can be heat treated to form semi-conducting materials with high surface areas.

Abstract: A method of oxidizing an organic alcohol, wherein the organic alcohol is contacted with a stoichiometric excess of oxygen in the presence of an effective catalytic amount of a maganese-containing octahedral molecular sieve or octahedral layer. Primary alcohols are selectively oxidized to aldehydes, and secondary alcohols are selectively oxidized to ketones.

Abstract: A process for the synthesis of 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-oxopiperidine is disclosed wherein the process comprises reacting in a liquid phase reaction mixture:

Abstract: A method of oxidizing an organic alcohol, wherein the organic alcohol is contacted with a stoichiometric excess of oxygen in the presence of an effective catalytic amount of a manganese-containing octahedral molecular sieve or octahedral layer. Primary alcohols are selectively oxidized to aldehydes, and secondary alcohols are selectively oxidized to ketones.

Abstract: A gas reactor includes a dielectric casing made of a dielectric material and forming a first conduit for directing first gas in one direction, a first electrode positioned inside the dielectric casing along a general center thereof and extending in the direction, at least one catalyst layer formed on a surface of the first electrode, and a second electrode surrounding an outer wall of the dielectric casing. The gas reactor further includes a power-supply unit applying AC power between the first electrode and the second electrode to generate glow discharge inside the dielectric casing.

Abstract: A process of synthesizing synthetic manganese oxide hydrates having various structures including hollandite and todorokite structure by hydrothermal synthesis. The products have a high degree of crystallinity, and thermal stability.

Abstract: The dehydrogenation of n-parrofins to n-olefins is catalyzed by novel synthetic manganese oxide octahedral molecular sieves such as OMS-1 and OMS-2.

Abstract: A new class of manganese oxide octahedral molecular sieves possess a (4.times.4) tunnel structure. The molecular sieves possess the general compositionA.sub.a M.sub.b Mn.sub.16-b O.sub.32 n.multidot.H.sub.2 Owherein A is +1, +2, +3 or +4 tunnel cation or combination thereof, 0.ltoreq.a.ltoreq.8, M is +1, +2, +3 or +4 framework-substituting metal cation or combination thereof, 0.ltoreq.b.ltoreq.16 and n.gtoreq.0.A method of producing the molecular sieves includes the steps of dissolving a manganese salt in an organic solvent, e.g., ethanol, adding a permanganate salt to the resulting solution to provide a solid intermediate which is recovered and heated to a temperature which results in producing an octahedral molecular sieve having a (4.times.4) tunnel structure.The molecular sieves are useful in such applications as oxidation catalysis, hydrocarbon conversion, adsorption and electrochemical sensors.

Abstract: Synthetic manganese oxide octahedral molecular sieves, e.g., OMS-1 and OMS-2, are employed as acid-base catalysts in a variety of acid-base organic conversion reactions.

Abstract: A fiber is coated with boron carbide by contacting the fiber with a reaction mixture of a boron source and a carbon source at a temperature of at least about 1050.degree. C. such that the boron source and carbon source react with each other to produce a boron carbide coating on the fiber. The fiber comprises aluminum oxide, SiC, or Si.sub.3 N.sub.4 and the boron carbide coating comprises up to about 40 atomic percent boron.

Abstract: A metal nitride powder can be made by heating a reactant powder that includes an oxide or hydroxide of Al, Ti, or Zr to a reaction temperature in a nonreactive atmosphere. The heated reactant powder is contacted with a gaseous reactant mixture comprising a nitrogen source and a carbon source. The molar ratio of nitrogen to carbon in the gaseous reactant mixture is at least about 15. The reactant powder is maintained at the reaction temperature for a sufficient time to convert a portion of it to metal nitride powder.

Abstract: A process of synthesizing synthetic manganese oxide hydrates having various structures including hollandite and todorokite structure by hydrothermal synthesis. The products have a high degree of crystallinity, and thermal stability.